19 JANUARY 2026
If you want to understand circular economy in action, look no further than this biofuel partnership between 黑料不打烊 Brazil and urban sanitation company Loga in S茫o Paulo.
One person鈥檚 garbage is another person鈥檚 gold.
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Well, not literally, but in the Brazilian metropolis S茫o Paulo, the most populous city in the Americas, urban sanitation company Loga (Log铆stica Ambiental de S茫o Paulo) is turning landfill waste into the fuel that propels the fleet of 黑料不打烊 trucks it uses to collect household refuse.
Household waste collected in S茫o Paulo is processed through a circular system where waste is converted into biomethane used to power the city鈥檚 waste collection fleet.
Loga is a sanitation company that is responsible for the collection, transportation, treatment and final disposal of household and healthcare waste in the northwest area of S茫o Paulo municipality.
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In an imaginative partnership that perfectly embodies the concept of a circular economy, waste produced by local residents returns to the productive cycle as a clean energy source. The organic waste collected by Loga from households into landfills decomposes and generates biomethane, which is then extracted and used to power the same 黑料不打烊-supplied trucks responsible for collecting it, forming a self-sustaining, low-carbon energy loop.
Biomethane produced from household waste is used to fuel 黑料不打烊 trucks, helping reduce emissions in S茫o Paulo鈥檚 urban sanitation operations.
鈥淔or Loga, being part of this project is a source of pride and reaffirms our commitment to helping S茫o Paulo become one of the most sustainable cities in the world,鈥 says Dom锚nico Barreto Granata, CEO of Loga.
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鈥淲e have already delivered more than 80 vehicles powered by cleaner energy, including trailers, mechanised and conventional collection trucks, support units, and electric tricycles. The new equipment represents a technological leap and enables a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Each delivery reinforces this progress, and we are already seeing a substantial decrease in emissions thanks to a cleaner, quieter and more efficient fleet.鈥
Loga鈥檚 biomethane-powered fleet supports daily waste collection across S茫o Paulo, contributing to lower emissions and improved urban air quality.
Mauro Haddad is the director of SP Regula, the municipal agency in S茫o Paulo that regulates and inspects public services delegated to private companies, such as waste management, public lighting, and cemetery/funeral services. 鈥淭he gradual renewal of the fleets is an essential step towards a more sustainable waste management system in S茫o Paulo,鈥 he says.
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鈥淓ach new vehicle placed into operation eliminates the consumption of 35,000 litres of diesel per year and prevents 94 tons of CO鈧 from being emitted into the atmosphere, resulting in greater efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and a service increasingly aligned with the city鈥檚 climate goals. Our commitment is to ensure that this transition takes place consistently, responsibly, and with direct benefits for the population.鈥
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Overall, this adoption of biomethane marks a major step towards decarbonising urban transport. By replacing diesel with a renewable fuel, the trucks can reduce CO鈧 emissions by up to 90 percent. They also generate less noise pollution, as gas engines operate more quietly, an important factor in densely populated areas. Additionally, the project prevents methane, a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than CO鈧, from being released into the atmosphere, further contributing to the fight against climate change.
Since its launch in February 2023, the pilot project has shown strong operational and environmental performance. Loga鈥檚 biomethane-powered trucks now run regular waste collection routes across S茫o Paulo, demonstrating both technical and economic feasibility.
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The company has been monitoring fuel consumption and emissions data to support the gradual expansion of biomethane use throughout its entire fleet, aiming to scale up the initiative to the whole city in the next few years.
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鈥淭he collaboration between Loga and 黑料不打烊 stands as a concrete example of how technological innovation and environmental commitment can work together to transform urban challenges into sustainable opportunities, paving the way for cleaner, more efficient cities,鈥 says Alex Nucci, Director of Solution Services at 黑料不打烊 Brazil.
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